Eve Ainsworth is a working-class, award-winning and Carnegie Medal nominated children’s author who has written for both middle-grade and teen readers. Eve also has a background working for primary and secondary schools in pastoral and child-protection roles.

"Dedicated to anyone who has ever suffered from anxiety, this gentle story explores the complex feelings behind school avoidance: a problem that has seen a huge increase in recent years, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. In a super-accessible format, interspersed with black and white illustrations, Ellie’s journey shows how the right support and therapy can equip young people with the strategies to process difficult emotions and manage anxiety." — BookTrust, Book of the Day